Mike Thaler

"The weather is hot, so it's time for a pool party! The whole class is excited ... except for Hubie. He doesn't know how to swim. Just the thought of getting in the water is enough to make him sink. Hopefully, some swimming lessons with Mr. Sharky can help. Will Hubie dive in? Don't hold your breath."--Page 4 of cover.

Hubie's dog, Tailspin, has always been a loyal companion. But how did they first meet? When Hubie's mom finally says that he can get a puppy, Hubie has some big decisions to make. There are so many different kinds of dogs to choose from! Luckily, Tailspin, makes the choice easy.

Bubba and Bumpo play a mean trick on the neighborhood boys and girls they invite to their Halloween party.

"When all of the beans go missing at school, super spy Hubie must defeat his stinkiest enemy yet" --

On the first day of school, a young boy expects only the worst when he discovers that his new teacher is the "monstrous" Mrs. Green.

Hippo and his jungle friends worry about Friday the 13th, start a band, and enjoy a magic show.

The school librarian says a book fair is coming to the school, but one little boy has heard some weird things about what will happen.

Hubie has to do a report on a full book. Not a comic book. Not a picture book. A real book with chapters! How is he ever going to get through all those pages of words? Good thing there is the perfect book for every occasion.

A collection of school riddles.